Comparison

Steam Link vs Luna Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steam Link

Play your PC Steam games on your iPhone or iPad. Connect a controller and stream your library wirelessly from your computer to your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite titles on the go with this app.

Highlights
  • Stream Steam library to mobile
  • Use MFI or Steam controllers
  • Play on iPhone or iPad
  • Requires iOS 11.0+
  • Connect to PC on same network
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The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Just pair an MFI or Steam controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games. Requirements: * iPhone or iPad using iOS 11.0 or higher * Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux * iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam For best performance: * Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router * Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network * Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router

About

Luna Controller

This app allows you to set up and manage your game controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also enables you to use your phone as a virtual controller to play games, with options for guest play and managing connections.

Highlights
  • Register Luna Controllers
  • Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct
  • Use phone as virtual controller
  • Add guests to gaming sessions
  • Manage Bluetooth connection
  • Update controller software
  • Check battery status
Features
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The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller. With the Luna Controller app you can: - Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account - Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct - Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller - Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode - Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection - Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection - Update the software on your Luna Controllers - Check battery status - Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth - Get help for common troubleshooting problems To set up the Luna Controller: 1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning 3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions To set up a Luna Phone Controller: No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games. 1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app. 2. Sign into your Amazon account. 3. Select Play With Phone Controller. The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps: 1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac 2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device. 3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna. 4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it. Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay. By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

Screenshots

Steam Link4 screens
Luna Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luna Controller at 4.6 against Steam Link's 3.3. Steam Link's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 29%) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luna Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 29% of Luna Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steam Link versus Luna Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam LinkLuna Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3K ratings)4.6 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.8% of reviews — better28.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3K7.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperValveAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Steam Link

All ratings2,973 ratings
Positive52.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews1,607 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative47.0%

Luna Controller

All ratings7,467 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative62.0%

User reviews

Steam Link

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
  • 👍 Works well with controllers
  • 🔥 Allows playing PC games on the go
  • 💡 Versatile and convenient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Requires PC to be on and connected
  • 🔍 Limited touch controls
  • 🔧 Compatibility issues with some devices

Luna Controller

From 7.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy setup
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive app
  • 💡 Great option for gaming grandkids

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Controller not working as expected
  • 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems

Bugs and requests

Steam Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Audio issues and sound problems
  • Controller mapping and input problems
  • Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow playing games with PC off
  • Add remote access and PC control features
  • Improve touch screen controls and customization
  • Expand device compatibility

Luna Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Virtual controller not working
  • Controller disconnects frequently
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Backbone controller
  • Allow using phone as controller for TV
  • Improve controller compatibility

In-app purchases

None

Steam Link

No in-app purchases

None

Luna Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luna Controller free?
Luna Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steam Link or Luna Controller?
Luna Controller is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Luna Controller averages 4.6 from 7.5K ratings.
Do Steam Link or Luna Controller have ads?
Neither Steam Link nor Luna Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Link or Luna Controller?
Steam Link ships an update monthly, and Luna Controller monthly. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on September 23, 2026 and Luna Controller on September 24, 2026.

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